Friday, March 26, 2010

Kiowa County / Greensburg March 28 - April 3, 2010

YELLOW SHEET DEADLINEDue to the Easter Holiday, the deadline for the April 4 – 10 Yellow sheet will be at noon on Thursday, April 1st.

KIOWA COUNTY OFFICES CLOSEDIn observance of the Easter Holiday, the Kiowa County Offices will be closed on Friday, April 2nd. All offices will resume normal business hours on Monday, April 5th. Happy Easter!

EASTER EGG HUNTThe Lighthouse Worship Center will hold its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 3rd starting at 12:00. We will have games, egg hunt (ages 0-12), lunch and prizes. The event is open to all of Kiowa County.

PARENTS FIRST CLASSES TO BEGINThe Lighthouse Worship Center is starting a small group for parents called “Parents First.” It is a study by Dr. Richard D. Dobbins focusing on helping parents become their children’s primary sex educator. Some of the topics include (but are not limited to):

- Teach your kids to respect the sacredness of their bodies.- Help them make sense out of and embrace the sexual rules and guidelines you give them.- Instruct your children about sexual abuse and have a plan in place to deal with it.- Talk to your child before he/she gets into an "unsafe" situation.- Help your child avoid problems with the Web-based porn industry and sexual predators.- Manage wisely the most commonly asked questions about delicate issues without stumbling for words.- Explain good sexual stewardship with them (even if you haven't been an angel).

The group meets weekly on Sunday mornings from 9:30 to 10:25 at LWC beginning Sunday, April 4th.

TRACTOR SAFETY TRAININGThe Kiowa County Extension Office in conjunction with Pratt Community College, and Barber, Stafford and Pratt County Extension Offices will be holding their annual Tractor Safety Training on Saturday, April 24, 2010 from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The training will include all class work, exams and driving obstacle course. Certificates of completion will be handed out after driving the obstacle course. Training is available for youth ages 14 and 15 or 13 who will turn 14 before the end of 2010.

Registration is $20 and the deadline to pre-register is April 9th. There is limited space so make sure to register by the deadline!

BIG WELL WISH LISTWe're looking for---· ID Badges people wore to get into the city· Those "R" sheets of paper used to identify resident cars or any other similar ID materials that everyone had to have· Pennants from the high school or Big Well · *Christmas ornaments given by the Wichita "Parrotheads" to all the kids· One or more of the thousands of toothbrushes donated . . . or "survival kits" that were donated· Any of the actual signs that people made and put on their house AND / OR old Big Well signage· Ticket stubs from the movie (Spiderman 3) the forensics kids saw that night in SalinaIf you have any of these items, or anything else that might be included in the new Big Well Museum, please bring it to the Big Well Gift Shop!

Also, we are looking for the owner of a yellow bathtub (picture available at the Big Well Gift Shop). It was found on the Gamble Farm north of Greensburg. Let us know if it's yours!

NEW YORK SAYS THANK YOU FUN RUNMany of you will remember that in September of 2008 over 300 volunteers from across the country lead by New York Firefighters came to Greensburg to be part of an “American Barn Raising” at the Kiowa County Fairgrounds. This event was possible through the New York Says Thank You Foundation which is founded on the principle of “Paying it Forward” and the United States Emergency Chaplains Corps.

On April 9, 2009 the community of Mena, Arkansas, a small town in the mountains of southwest Arkansas was devastated by a deadly tornado. The tornado took 3 lives and damaged or destroyed hundreds of homes. This 9/11 Anniversary Build is going to be the largest volunteer project yet for New York Says Thank You as we prepare to rebuild a community through constructing 5 homes and rebuilding a 4-H Extension Office. However, the price tag for this endeavor is estimated at $400,000 for materials and program related volunteer expenses.

On Saturday, May 29, 2010, a Fun Run will take place in Greensburg to help raise money for this year’s NYSTY Build. We will have stops at various businesses throughout Greensburg where items will be raffled off or for silent auction. The day will end with a meal and the drawings at the community’s 4-H Fair Grounds and the Triangle Rodeo Club Grounds preceding the 46th Annual Triangle Rodeo Club Rodeo.

As we all know, sometimes it is hard to get away to help at the various locations that these organizations respond to. With this contribution, Greensburg and Kiowa County can be present at the Mena, Arkansas Build. Please help us in our endeavor to help these two organizations as they hold a special place in our hearts and many others throughout the United States.

If you would like your business in the Fun Run, would like to donate items, donate money or generally help out, contact John Stoltenberg, event coordinator, at 620-255-3283GOING… GOING… GONE!TO THE ART AUCTIONThe 5.4.7 Arts Center will be hosting an Art Auction on Saturday, April 10, 2010. Bid on a wide selection of art from Kansas artists to support 5.4.7 Art Center’s future exhibits and educational opportunities.

Doors open at 6 p.m. to view the artwork and enjoy hors d’oeuvres, wine and beer.

Bidding begins at 7 p.m. The live auction will include a variety of artwork including paintings, ceramics, photography, sculpture, mixed media and more!

HAVILAND CITY GOVERNMENT· City Hall hours are Monday – Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.· City Hall phone number is 620-862-5317. Please call if you have questions.· City Council meetings are held the first Monday of the month. At 7 p.m. in the community room.· Trash service is provided by the county. The West side of town is picked up on Tuesdays. The East side of town is picked up on Fridays. Businesses are on Tuesday and Fridays. Please have your trash at the curb by 8 a.m.

GREENSBURG CITY GOVERNMENT· City Hall Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday. · City Hall Phone Number is 620-723-2751. · City website is www.greensburgks.org check out the website for city services, photos, news and the latest information.· City Council meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month. The meetings begin at 6:00 p.m. and will be held at City Hall.· Greensburg Planning Commission meetings are held on Wednesdays on a fluctuating schedule at 6:30 p.m. Check with Christy at 620-723-4109 for the next date.· Greensburg Trash Routes are running as North/South streets on Mondays and East/West streets on Fridays. Trash must be out by 8 a.m. or it will not be picked up.· Big Well Gift Shop hours are Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sundays 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. The phone number for the gift shop is 620-723-4102.

KIOWA COUNTY GOVERNMENT· All Office’s Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.· County website: kiowacountyks.org Check out the website for the latest information including County Commission meeting minutes.· County Offices are located on the square, 211 E. Florida Ave., Greensburg.· County Commission meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Mondays and the last working day of the month at 9:00 a.m. in the Commissioner’s Meeting Room located on the lower level of the courthouse.· South Landfill hours are Monday – Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The landfill is now charging $5.00 per cubic yard for C/D and $20.00 per cubic yard for concrete.· Recycle Center hours are Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 1st and 3rd Saturday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

MULLINVILLE CITY GOVERNMENT· City Hall hours are Monday – Friday 7 to 8 a.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.· City Hall phone number is 620-548-2539. Please call if you have questions.· City Council meetings are held third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. in City hall.· Trash service is provided by the county. West side of town on Tuesdays and East side of town on Fridays.

CHURCH SERVICES· Lighthouse Worship Center is meeting in their new facility located at 804 W. Wisconsin. Sunday School starts at 9:30 a.m. Worship and Children’s Church starts at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study begins at 7 p.m. Contact Pastor Christa Zapfe at 620-723-3028 for more information.· First United Methodist Church is meeting in their New Life Center located at 600 W. Lincoln. Worship at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday School at 10:45 a.m. Contact Pastor Mayhew at 620-723-3338 with questions or concerns.· St. Joseph Catholic Church is meeting in their new Church building located at 820 S. Walnut. Services are held on the first and third weekends of the month at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday evening. On the 2nd, 4th, and 5th weekends, Mass is at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday mornings. Contact Ellen Peters, Parish Life Coordinator at 620-255-3636 with questions and concerns.· First Baptist Church is meeting in their new facility located at 200 W. Kansas, Greensburg. Church begins at 10:50 a.m. For more information, call Pastor Marvin George at 723-2747.· Peace Lutheran Church is meeting in their new facility at 321 S. Walnut. Worship begins at 11 a.m. For more information, call Pastor Merlyn Lohkre, 620-298-2762.· Greensburg Christian Church is meeting at their new building, 1200 S. Main St. Service begins at 10:30 a.m. Call T.J. Lawson for more information at 620-770-6026.· Faith Tabernacle is meeting at the new church 611 W. Illinois St. each Sunday at 10 a.m. Call Rev. Willard Olinger at 723-2745 for more details.· Greensburg Mennonite Church meets in their new facility located at 310 West Pennsylvania. Sunday School begins at 9:30, ages nursery to senior adults. Worship begins at 10:30 a.m. Call Pastor Jeff Blackburn at 620-723-2620 for more information.· Bible Baptist Church is meeting at 605 S. Elm Dr. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. and Church begins at 11 a.m. For more information, Wesley Carlton at 620-723-2834.

Friday, March 19, 2010

Kiowa County / Greensburg March 21 - 27, 2010

KIOWA COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENTThe Kiowa County Emergency Management office will be hosting a storm spotter meeting on Thursday, March 25th at 7 p.m. at the John Deere Wind Building training room. The National Weather Service will provide the training. Everyone is welcome to attend.

KIOWA COUNTY HEALTH FAIRMarch 27, 2010 7:00-10:00 a.m.School Gym 600 S. MainBe sure to mark your calendar for March 27th as the date for our annual Health Fair. This event is sponsored by the Kiowa County Health Department and Kiowa County Memorial Hospital.

Comprehensive lab work will be available at the reduced price of $20.00. This includes test for liver, kidney and thyroid function, cholesterol levels, electrolytes, complete blood count and fasting blood sugar. Men may have a PSA drawn for the cost with the comprehensive blood work for $25.00. The American Cancer Society recommends this test each year for men over 50 in conjunction with a prostate exam by their physician. As in all cancers, early detection can result in halting the disease.

For the most accurate lab results, you will need to fast (withhold food and caloric drinks) for 12 hours before you have your blood drawn. It is important to increase your water consumption 24 hours before your blood draw. This keeps you from becoming dehydrated and makes the blood draw easier! You may take your morning medication with water or black coffee without breaking the fast.

There will be exhibitor’s setup throughout the School Gym covering a wide variety of services.

Water testing for private wells will be available but you will need to pick up containers before March 25 at the Health Department. You will then return them to the environmentalist on the day of the Health Fair. There will also be testing supplies available the day of the Health Fair, but the tester will need to send their sample back to the environmentalist.

The Greensburg Lion’s Club will be serving their Annual Breakfast during the Health Fair. Come and break your fast with the delicious menu!

For additional information or questions concerning the Health Fair contact the Kiowa County Health Department at 620-723-2136.

YOUR COMMUNITY EVENTS COULD GO HERE!

HAVILAND CITY GOVERNMENT· City Hall hours are Monday – Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.· City Hall phone number is 620-862-5317. Please call if you have questions.· City Council meetings are held the first Monday of the month. At 7 p.m. in the community room.· Trash service is provided by the county. The West side of town is picked up on Tuesdays. The East side of town is picked up on Fridays. Businesses are on Tuesday and Fridays. Please have your trash at the curb by 8 a.m.

MULLINVILLE CITY GOVERNMENT· City Hall hours are Monday – Friday 7 to 8 a.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.· City Hall phone number is 620-548-2539. Please call if you have questions.· City Council meetings are held third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. in City hall.· Trash service is provided by the county. West side of town on Tuesdays and East side of town on Fridays.

GREENSBURG CITY GOVERNMENT· City Hall Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday. · City Hall Phone Number is 620-723-2751. · City website is www.greensburgks.org check out the website for city services, photos, news and the latest information.· City Council meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month. The meetings begin at 6:00 p.m. and will be held at City Hall.· Greensburg Planning Commission meetings are held on Wednesdays on a fluctuating schedule at 6:30 p.m. Check with Christy at 620-723-4109 for the next date.· Greensburg Trash Routes are running as North/South streets on Mondays and East/West streets on Fridays. Trash must be out by 8 a.m. or it will not be picked up.· Big Well Gift Shop hours are Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sundays 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. The phone number for the gift shop is 620-723-4102.

KIOWA COUNTY GOVERNMENT· All Office’s Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.· County website: kiowacountyks.org Check out the website for the latest information including County Commission meeting minutes.· County Offices are located on the square, 211 E. Florida Ave., Greensburg.· County Commission meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Mondays and the last working day of the month at 9:00 a.m. in the Commissioner’s Meeting Room located on the lower level of the courthouse.· South Landfill hours are Monday – Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The landfill is now charging $5.00 per cubic yard for C/D and $20.00 per cubic yard for concrete.· Recycle Center hours are Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 1st and 3rd Saturday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

CHURCH SERVICES· Lighthouse Worship Center is meeting in their new facility located at 804 W. Wisconsin. Sunday School starts at 9:30 a.m. Worship and Children’s Church starts at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study begins at 7 p.m. Contact Pastor Christa Zapfe at 620-723-3028 for more information.· First United Methodist Church is meeting in their New Life Center located at 600 W. Lincoln. Worship at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday School at 10:45 a.m. Contact Pastor Mayhew at 620-723-3338 with questions or concerns.· St. Joseph Catholic Church is meeting in their new Church building located at 820 S. Walnut. Services are held on the first and third weekends of the month at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday evening. On the 2nd, 4th, and 5th weekends, Mass is at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday mornings. Contact Ellen Peters, Parish Life Coordinator at 620-255-3636 with questions and concerns.· First Baptist Church is meeting in their new facility located at 200 W. Kansas, Greensburg. Church begins at 10:50 a.m. For more information, call Pastor Marvin George at 723-2747.· Peace Lutheran Church is meeting in their new facility at 321 S. Walnut. Worship begins at 11 a.m. For more information, call Pastor Merlyn Lohkre, 620-298-2762.· Greensburg Christian Church is meeting at their new building, 1200 S. Main St. Service begins at 10:30 a.m. Call T.J. Lawson for more information at 620-770-6026.· Faith Tabernacle is meeting at the new church 611 W. Illinois St. each Sunday at 10 a.m. Call Rev. Willard Olinger at 723-2745 for more details.· Greensburg Mennonite Church meets in their new facility located at 310 West Pennsylvania. Sunday School begins at 9:30, ages nursery to senior adults. Worship begins at 10:30 a.m. Call Pastor Jeff Blackburn at 620-723-2620 for more information.· Bible Baptist Church is meeting at 605 S. Elm Dr. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. and Church begins at 11 a.m. For more information, Wesley Carlton at 620-723-2834.

Friday, March 12, 2010

Kiowa County / Greensburg March 14 - 20, 2010

TONEY BROTHERS CONCERTTHE TONEY BROTHERS; Gospel music at its finest!The First Baptist ChurchSat. March 13th @ 7 PMFree admission, love offering will be collected.Everyone is welcome!

CENTERA BANKThe Centera Bank has moved into their new facility located at 135 S. Main Street, Greensburg.

Although the outside construction is being completed, stop by and see our new facility.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATIONThe 5.4.7 Arts Center invites everyone to the St. Patrick’s Day Celebration!

The Iron Mountain String Band will play Bluegrass and Old Time Music from 7 – 9 p.m. on Wednesday, March 17th at the Arts Center, 204 W. Wisconsin.

Hope to see you there and don’t forget to wear GREEN!

KIOWA COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENTThe Kiowa County Emergency Management office will be hosting a storm spotter meeting on Thursday, March 25th at 7 p.m. at the John Deere Wind Building training room. The National Weather Service will provide the training. Everyone is welcome to attend.

SONSHINE AND RAINBOWS DISCOVERY CENTER· Sonshine and Rainbows Discovery Center, a licensed Christian day care and preschool, has a position open for a full time Director. You must meet KDHE director requirements. Please call (620) 723-3338 or pick up an application at First United Methodist Church, 600 W Lincoln, Greensburg. Applications will be accepted through March 15th.· Sonshine and Rainbows Discovery Center, a Christian daycare and preschool is looking for a part-time childcare provider. You must be at least 18 years old and love working with infants, toddlers and older children. Please call (620) 723-3338 or pick up an application at 600 W. Lincoln Ave., Greensburg. Applications will be accepted through March 15th.

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS ON SUNDAY, MARCH 14TH. BE SURE TO SET YOUR CLOCKS FORWARD ONE HOUR!

KIOWA COUNTY HEALTH FAIRMarch 27, 2010 7:00-10:00 a.m.School Gym 600 S. MainBe sure to mark your calendar for March 27th as the date for our annual Health Fair. This event is sponsored by the Kiowa County Health Department and Kiowa County Memorial Hospital.

Comprehensive lab work will be available at the reduced price of $20.00. This includes test for liver, kidney and thyroid function, cholesterol levels, electrolytes, complete blood count and fasting blood sugar. Men may have a PSA drawn for the cost with the comprehensive blood work for $25.00. The American Cancer Society recommends this test each year for men over 50 in conjunction with a prostate exam by their physician. As in all cancers, early detection can result in halting the disease.

For the most accurate lab results, you will need to fast (withhold food and caloric drinks) for 12 hours before you have your blood drawn. It is important to increase your water consumption 24 hours before your blood draw. This keeps you from becoming dehydrated and makes the blood draw easier! You may take your morning medication with water or black coffee without breaking the fast.

There will be exhibitor’s setup throughout the School Gym covering a wide variety of services.

Water testing for private wells will be available but you will need to pick up containers before March 25 at the Health Department. You will then return them to the environmentalist on the day of the Health Fair. There will also be testing supplies available the day of the Health Fair, but the tester will need to send their sample back to the environmentalist.

The Greensburg Lion’s Club will be serving their Annual Breakfast during the Health Fair. Come and break your fast with the delicious menu!

For additional information or questions concerning the Health Fair contact the Kiowa County Health Department at 620-723-2136.

IROQUOIS CENTER FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, INC.BUSINESS MANAGER POSITION: Must have experience with accounting/finance, computer networking. Strong people and computer skills are a must. Salaried position with benefits that include vacation, sick leave, holiday pay, insurance with family coverage available and KPERS retirement. Send resume to C. Sheldon Carpenter, Executive Director, 610 East Grant, Greensburg, KS 67054, or email sheldoncarpenter@irqcenter.com. Applications are accepted until appropriate candidate can be hired. EOE.

HAVILAND CITY GOVERNMENT· City Hall hours are Monday – Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.· City Hall phone number is 620-862-5317. Please call if you have questions.· City Council meetings are held the first Monday of the month. At 7 p.m. in the community room.· Trash service is provided by the county. The West side of town is picked up on Tuesdays. The East side of town is picked up on Fridays. Businesses are on Tuesday and Fridays. Please have your trash at the curb by 8 a.m.

MULLINVILLE CITY GOVERNMENT· City Hall hours are Monday – Friday 7 to 8 a.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.· City Hall phone number is 620-548-2539. Please call if you have questions.· City Council meetings are held third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. in City hall.· Trash service is provided by the county. West side of town on Tuesdays and East side of town on Fridays.

GREENSBURG CITY GOVERNMENT· City Hall Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday. · City Hall Phone Number is 620-723-2751. · City website is www.greensburgks.org check out the website for city services, photos, news and the latest information.· City Council meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month. The meetings begin at 6:00 p.m. and will be held at City Hall.· Greensburg Planning Commission meetings are held on Wednesdays on a fluctuating schedule at 6:30 p.m. Check with Christy at 620-723-4109 for the next date.· Greensburg Trash Routes are running as North/South streets on Mondays and East/West streets on Fridays. Trash must be out by 8 a.m. or it will not be picked up.· Big Well Gift Shop hours are Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sundays 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. The phone number for the gift shop is 620-723-4102.

KIOWA COUNTY GOVERNMENT· All Office’s Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.· County website: kiowacountyks.org Check out the website for the latest information including County Commission meeting minutes.· County Offices are located on the square, 211 E. Florida Ave., Greensburg.· County Commission meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Mondays and the last working day of the month at 9:00 a.m. in the Commissioner’s Meeting Room located on the lower level of the courthouse.· South Landfill hours are Monday – Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The landfill is now charging $5.00 per cubic yard for C/D and $20.00 per cubic yard for concrete.· Recycle Center hours are Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 1st and 3rd Saturday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

CHURCH SERVICES· Lighthouse Worship Center is meeting in their new facility located at 804 W. Wisconsin. Sunday School starts at 9:30 a.m. Worship and Children’s Church starts at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study begins at 7 p.m. Contact Pastor Christa Zapfe at 620-723-3028 for more information.· First United Methodist Church is meeting in their New Life Center located at 600 W. Lincoln. Worship at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday School at 10:45 a.m. Contact Pastor Mayhew at 620-723-3338 with questions or concerns.· St. Joseph Catholic Church is meeting in their new Church building located at 820 S. Walnut. Services are held on the first and third weekends of the month at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday evening. On the 2nd, 4th, and 5th weekends, Mass is at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday mornings. Contact Ellen Peters, Parish Life Coordinator at 620-255-3636 with questions and concerns.· First Baptist Church is meeting in their new facility located at 200 W. Kansas, Greensburg. Church begins at 10:50 a.m. For more information, call Pastor Marvin George at 723-2747.· Peace Lutheran Church is meeting in their new facility at 321 S. Walnut. Worship begins at 11 a.m. For more information, call Pastor Merlyn Lohkre, 620-298-2762.· Greensburg Christian Church is meeting at their new building, 1200 S. Main St. Service begins at 10:30 a.m. Call T.J. Lawson for more information at 620-770-6026.· Faith Tabernacle is meeting at the new church 611 W. Illinois St. each Sunday at 10 a.m. Call Rev. Willard Olinger at 723-2745 for more details.· Greensburg Mennonite Church meets in their new facility located at 310 West Pennsylvania. Sunday School begins at 9:30, ages nursery to senior adults. Worship begins at 10:30 a.m. Call Pastor Jeff Blackburn at 620-723-2620 for more information.· Bible Baptist Church is meeting at 605 S. Elm Dr. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. and Church begins at 11 a.m. For more information, Wesley Carlton at 620-723-2834.

Monday, March 1, 2010

Kiowa County / Greensburg Feb. 28 - March 6

BIG WELL MUSEUM OPEN HOUSEOpen House for Input on the Big Well MuseumMarch 1st – 5th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.March 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.March 7th from 1 to 4 p.m.At the 5.4.7 Arts Center, 204 W. Wisconsin

Tell the story…this is YOUR museum and it will be unlike anything else in Kansas. We also are looking for stories and people to tell those stories that will make the experience real for visitors – whether it’s the story of Greensburg, the Big Well, the tornado, or the story of Greensburg in the future. Everyone has a Greensburg story to tell – and we would like yours!

An unremarkable object may have a remarkable story that brings it to life.

Do you have photos of historic Greensburg? Did your ancestors help dig the Big Well? Do you have souvenirs or photos from the old Big Well gift shop or special events there? Do you have any object that you saved before the tornado, or that survived the tornado? Any object, small or large, whose stories strangers may find compelling.

Come see the plans for the new Big Well Museum, give your feedback and share your story!

HOSPITAL OPEN HOUSEThe public is invited to attend the Kiowa County Memorial Hospital and Greensburg Family Practice Open House on Friday, March 12th at 1:30 p.m. The hospital is located at 721 W. Kansas Avenue, Greensburg.Please come and help celebrate the completion of the 1st LEED Platinum Critical Access Hospital in the nation!

LADIES NIGHT OUTThe women of the First United Methodist Church of Greensburg would like to invite all ladies out for a Ladies Night Out on Wednesday, March 3rd at 6:30 p.m. The supper will be a potluck meal followed by Kim Vogel Sawyer talking about “Lessons Learned from Chocolate.”

SAVE THE DATEThe Kiowa County Health Fair is scheduled for Saturday, March 27th from 7 – 10 a.m. at the Greensburg School gymnasium. Basic lab work will be $20, PSA is $5. Please fast for 12 hours before having blood drawn. For more information, contact the Kiowa County Health Department at 620-723-2136.

HOME LUMBERHome Lumber has expanded their inventory to include work jeans, t-shirts and many other items. Come stop by the store to check out our new product line. Store hours are: Monday -Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

SONSHINE AND RAINBOWS DISCOVERY CENTERSonshine and Rainbows Discovery Center, a licensed Christian day care and preschool, has a position open for a full time Director. You must meet KDHE director requirements. Please call (620) 723-3338 or pick up an application at First United Methodist Church, 600 W Lincoln, Greensburg.

WALK KANSAS FITNESS CHALLENGEThe Kiowa County Extension Service will be hosting their annual Walk Kansas Fitness Challenge from March 7 – May 1, 2010.

Teams of six will participate in the 8 week challenge to become more physically active, eat healthier, and learn more positive ways to deal with stress.

To register a team for the program, contact Pam at the 620-723-2156. The cost for the program is $8 per person. To purchase a program t-shirt, there will be an additional $5.50 fee ($7.50 for 2x or larger).

GREENSBURG POST OFFICE POSITIONRural carrier associate position open. Applications must be completed online at www.usps.com/employment. Paper applications will not be allowed. Questions regarding the position may be directed to randall.a.kelley@usps.gov.

Salary: $18.50 per hourThere are no career benefits for this position.

Job description:Cases, delivers, and collects mail along a prescribed rural route using a vehicle; provides customers on the route with a variety of services. Operational requirements: this position is authorized for a non-career employee service as relief on a regular rural route.

Requirements:You must be available on an as needed basis including Saturdays. You must have a valid state driver’s license and safe driving record. Qualified applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening to meet the U.S. Postal Service’s requirement to be drug free. Applicants must also be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident alien status.

Applications must be received by 11:59 p.m., Central Time on March 3rd. Applicants claiming veterans’ preference must attach a copy of member copy 4 (only)of Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) or other proof of eligibility if claiming 10-point veterans’ preference. The U. S. Postal Service is an equal opportunity employer. Special note: Current career Postal Service employees are ineligible to apply to this posting.

LUTHERAN CHURCH SPAGHETTI SUPPERCome join us on March 6th from 5 to 6:30 p.m. for our Spaghetti Supper at the Lutheran Church, 321 S. Walnut.Spaghetti & Sauce, Bread, Salad and Desserts - Free Will Donation

HAVILAND CITY GOVERNMENT· City Hall hours are Monday – Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.· City Hall phone number is 620-862-5317. Please call if you have questions.· City Council meetings are held the first Monday of the month. At 7 p.m. in the community room.· Trash service is provided by the county. The West side of town is picked up on Tuesdays. The East side of town is picked up on Fridays. Businesses are on Tuesday and Fridays. Please have your trash at the curb by 8 a.m.

MULLINVILLE CITY GOVERNMENT· City Hall hours are Monday – Friday 7 to 8 a.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.· City Hall phone number is 620-548-2539. Please call if you have questions.· City Council meetings are held third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. in City hall.· Trash service is provided by the county. West side of town on Tuesdays and East side of town on Fridays.

KIOWA COUNTY GOVERNMENT· All Office’s Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.· County website: kiowacountyks.org Check out the website for the latest information including County Commission meeting minutes.· County Offices are located on the square, 211 E. Florida Ave., Greensburg.· County Commission meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Mondays and the last working day of the month at 9:00 a.m. in the Commissioner’s Meeting Room located on the lower level of the courthouse.· South Landfill hours are Monday – Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The landfill is now charging $5.00 per cubic yard for C/D and $20.00 per cubic yard for concrete.· Recycle Center hours are Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 1st and 3rd Saturday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

GREENSBURG CITY GOVERNMENT· City Hall Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday.· City Hall Phone Number is 620-723-2751.· City website is http://www.greensburgks.org/ check out the website for city services, photos, news and the latest information.· City Council meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month. The meetings begin at 6:00 p.m. and will be held at City Hall.· Greensburg Planning Commission meetings are held on Wednesdays on a fluctuating schedule at 6:30 p.m. Check with Christy at 620-723-4109 for the next date.· Greensburg Trash Routes are running as North/South streets on Mondays and East/West streets on Fridays. Trash must be out by 8 a.m. or it will not be picked up.· Big Well Gift Shop hours are Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sundays 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. The phone number for the gift shop is 620-723-4102.

CHURCH SERVICES· Lighthouse Worship Center is meeting in their new facility located at 804 W. Wisconsin. Sunday School starts at 9:30 a.m. Worship and Children’s Church starts at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study begins at 7 p.m. Contact Pastor Christa Zapfe at 620-723-3028 for more information.· First United Methodist Church is meeting in their New Life Center located at 600 W. Lincoln. Worship at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday School at 10:45 a.m. Contact Pastor Mayhew at 620-723-3338 with questions or concerns.· St. Joseph Catholic Church is meeting in their new Church building located at 820 S. Walnut. Services are held on the first and third weekends of the month at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday evening. On the 2nd, 4th, and 5th weekends, Mass is at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday mornings. Contact Ellen Peters, Parish Life Coordinator at 620-255-3636 with questions and concerns.· First Baptist Church is meeting in their new facility located at 200 W. Kansas, Greensburg. Church begins at 10:50 a.m. For more information, call Pastor Marvin George at 723-2747.· Peace Lutheran Church is meeting in their new facility at 321 S. Walnut. Worship begins at 11 a.m. For more information, call Pastor Merlyn Lohkre, 620-298-2762.· Greensburg Christian Church is meeting at their new building, 1200 S. Main St. Service begins at 10:30 a.m. Call T.J. Lawson for more information at 620-770-6026.· Faith Tabernacle is meeting at the new church 611 W. Illinois St. each Sunday at 10 a.m. Call Rev. Willard Olinger at 723-2745 for more details.· Greensburg Mennonite Church meets in their new facility located at 310 West Pennsylvania. Sunday School begins at 9:30, ages nursery to senior adults. Worship begins at 10:30 a.m. Call Pastor Jeff Blackburn at 620-723-2620 for more information.· Bible Baptist Church is meeting at 605 S. Elm Dr. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. and Church begins at 11 a.m. For more information, Wesley Carlton at 620-723-2834.